Sand umbrella device

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a sand umbrella device that includes an umbrella that protects and shields one or more users, a swivel mechanism that allows the umbrella to swivel to protect and shield one or more users in a plurality of positions, a top pipe piece that is integral to the swivel mechanism and a middle pipe piece. The sand umbrella device also includes a bottom pipe piece where the distal end of the middle pipe piece is removably slid into the proximal end of the bottom pipe piece, an auger blade that is disposed on the bottom pipe piece and is pushed and twisted into sand or other suitable ground surface to secure the sand umbrella device in an upright position and a 90 degree elbow wherein the proximal end of the 90 degree elbow is integral to the swivel mechanism.

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Standard beach umbrellas are prone to easily dislodging from the sandwhen a breeze blows through, causing individuals to chase them down inorder to retrieve them. In addition, as the sun moves, the umbrella mustbe removed and repositioned in order to properly shield the users whichcan be very cumbersome.

The present invention generally relates to an umbrella. Morespecifically, the invention is a sand umbrella device.

It is an object of the invention to provide a sand umbrella device thatprovides one or more user's with a product which protects them fromdirect sunlight.

It is an object of the invention to provide a sand umbrella device thatallows a user to adjust the sand umbrella device and its shade 360degrees without having to remove the sand umbrella device from the sand.

It is an object of the invention to provide a sand umbrella device thatis capable of collapsing into itself and is afforded a stake at the baseof the sand umbrella device.

What is really needed is a sand umbrella device that provides one ormore user's with a product which protects them from direct sunlight thatallows a user to adjust the sand umbrella device and its shade 360degrees without having to remove the sand umbrella device from the sandthat is capable of collapsing into itself and is afforded a stake at thebase of the sand umbrella device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments,but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in whichlike references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a sand umbrella device, according toan embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described usingterms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey thesubstance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it willbe apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention maybe practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes ofexplanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrativeembodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art thatthe present invention may be practiced without the specific details. Inother instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in ordernot to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, inturn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the presentinvention. However, the order of description should not be construed asto imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Inparticular, these operations need not be performed in the order ofpresentation.

The phrase “in one embodiment” is utilized repeatedly. The phrasegenerally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. Theterms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless thecontext dictates otherwise.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a sand umbrella device 100, accordingto an embodiment of the present invention. The sand umbrella device 100includes an umbrella 110, a swivel mechanism 120, a top pipe piece 130,a middle pipe piece 140, a bottom pipe piece 150, an auger blade 160 anda 90 degree elbow 170.

The umbrella 110 protects and shields one or more users of the sandumbrella device 100. The umbrella 110 can be any suitable type or sizeof umbrella. The swivel mechanism 120 allows the umbrella 110 to swivel360 degrees to protect and shield the one or more users at a pluralityof positions. The top pipe piece 130 has a proximal end 132 and a distalend 134 and the proximal end 132 is integral to the swivel mechanism120. The top pipe piece 130 is approximately 4-¾″ in diameter and ismade of PVC or other suitable material. The middle pipe piece 140 has aproximal end 142 and a distal end 144 and is approximately 4-⅞″ indiameter and is made of PVC or other suitable material. The distal end134 of the top pipe piece 130 is slid into the proximal end 142 of themiddle pipe piece 140 and removably attached by an aperture 146 and pin148 that can be any suitable aperture and pin such as a cotter pin. Thebottom pipe piece 150 has a proximal end 152 and a distal end 154 and isapproximately 5″ in diameter and is made of PVC or other suitablematerial. The distal end 144 of the middle pipe piece 140 is removablyslid into the proximal end 152 of the bottom pipe piece 150 and can beremovably attached by an aperture 156 and pin 158 that can be anysuitable aperture and pin such as a cotter pin. The auger blade 160 isdisposed on the distal end 154 of the bottom pipe piece 150 and can bepushed and twisted into sand or other suitable ground surface to securethe sand umbrella device 100 in an upright position. The 90 degree elbow170 has a proximal end 172 and a distal end 174 and is also made of PVCor other suitable material. The proximal end 172 of the 90 degree elbow170 is integral to the swivel mechanism 120 and the distal end 174 ofthe 90 degree elbow 170 is removably attached by an aperture 176 and pin178 that can be any suitable aperture and pin such as a cotter pin.

The sand umbrella device provides one or more user's with a productwhich protects them from direct sunlight that allows a user to adjustthe sand umbrella device and the shade it produces 360 degrees withouthaving to remove the sand umbrella device from the sand that is alsocapable of collapsing into itself and is afforded a stake at the base ofthe sand umbrella device.

The sand umbrella device is approximately 7 feet tall when fullyextended and is made of PVC pipe capable of collapsing into itself andis afforded a stake at the base of the sand umbrella device. The sandumbrella device is a 5 piece sand umbrella that is a more suitablealternative to current traditional sand umbrella device. The sandumbrella device is equipped with an approximate 3″ PVC pipe at its topwhich slides into an approximate 4″ PVC pipe in its middle portion,which slides into an approximate 5″ PVC pipe at its base. Theapproximate 5″ PVC pipe located at the base of the sand umbrella devicecontains a pointed end, and is designed to be twisted directly into thesand, providing a relatively strong hold. The sand umbrella device maybe readily available at various retail department stores and outdoorgoods retailers.

The sand umbrella device is a 5 piece sand umbrella that features anapproximate 7 foot tall, collapsible umbrella provided with a 90 degreeelbow at its top, allowing a user to adjust the sand umbrella device andits shade 360 degrees without having to remove the sand umbrella devicefrom the sand. The sand umbrella device is designed to be durable, easyto use, lightweight and safe.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoingembodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the inventionis not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention canbe practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit andscope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded asillustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

1. A sand umbrella device, comprises: an umbrella that protects andshields one or more users of the sand umbrella device; a swivelmechanism that allows the umbrella to swivel to protect and shield saidone or more users in a plurality of positions; a top pipe piece that hasa proximal end and a distal end and said proximal end is integral tosaid swivel mechanism; a middle pipe piece that has a proximal end and adistal end; a bottom pipe piece that has a proximal end and a distal endwherein said distal end of said middle pipe piece is removably slid intosaid proximal end of said bottom pipe piece; an auger blade that isdisposed on said distal end of said bottom pipe piece and is pushed andtwisted into sand or other suitable ground surface to secure said sandumbrella device in an upright position; and a 90 degree elbow that has aproximal end and a distal end wherein said proximal end of said 90degree elbow is integral to said swivel mechanism.
 2. The sand umbrelladevice according to claim 1, wherein said swivel mechanism is swiveled360 degrees.
 3. The sand umbrella device according to claim 1, whereinsaid top pipe piece is made of PVC.
 4. The sand umbrella deviceaccording to claim 1, wherein said distal end of said top pipe piece isslid into said proximal end of said middle pipe piece.
 5. The sandumbrella device according to claim 4, wherein said distal end of saidtop pipe piece is slid into said proximal end of said middle pipe pieceand is removably attached by an aperture and a pin.
 6. The sand umbrelladevice according to claim 1, wherein said middle pipe piece is made ofPVC.
 7. The sand umbrella device according to claim 1, wherein saidbottom pipe piece is removably attached by an aperture and a pin.
 8. Thesand umbrella device according to claim 1, wherein said bottom pipepiece is made of PVC.
 9. The sand umbrella device according to claim 1,wherein said distal end of said 90 degree elbow is removably attached byan aperture and a pin.
 10. The sand umbrella device according to claim1, wherein said 90 degree elbow is made of PVC.
 11. A sand umbrelladevice, comprises: an umbrella that protects and shields one or moreusers of the sand umbrella device; a swivel mechanism that allows theumbrella to swivel to protect and shield said one or more users in aplurality of positions; a top pipe piece made of PVC that has a proximalend and a distal end and said proximal end is integral to said swivelmechanism; a middle pipe piece made of PVC that has a proximal end and adistal end; a bottom pipe piece made of PVC that has a proximal end anda distal end wherein said distal end of said middle pipe piece isremovably slid into said proximal end of said bottom pipe piece; anauger blade that is disposed on said distal end of said bottom pipepiece and is pushed and twisted into sand or other suitable groundsurface to secure said sand umbrella device in an upright position; anda 90 degree elbow that is made of PVC that has a proximal end and adistal end wherein said proximal end of said 90 degree elbow is integralto said swivel mechanism.
 12. The sand umbrella device according toclaim 11, wherein said swivel mechanism is swiveled 360 degrees.
 13. Thesand umbrella device according to claim 11, wherein said distal end ofsaid top pipe piece is slid into said proximal end of said middle pipepiece.
 14. The sand umbrella device according to claim 11, wherein saidtop pipe piece is approximately 4-¾″ in diameter.
 15. The sand umbrelladevice according to claim 14, wherein said distal end of said top pipepiece is slid into said proximal end of said middle pipe piece and isremovably attached by an aperture and a pin.
 16. The sand umbrelladevice according to claim 11, wherein said middle pipe piece isapproximately 4-⅞″ in diameter.
 17. The sand umbrella device accordingto claim 11, wherein said bottom pipe piece is removably attached by anaperture and a pin.
 18. The sand umbrella device according to claim 11,wherein said bottom pipe piece is approximately 5″ in diameter.
 19. Thesand umbrella device according to claim 11, wherein said distal end ofsaid 90 degree elbow is removably attached by an aperture and a pin. 20.The sand umbrella device according to claim 11, wherein said sandumbrella device is approximately 7 feet in height.